KS2 Science kit: Heat and materials

Observing, measuring and recording

How quickly does a house lose heat? It depends what you use for roof insulation . . .

Whole class demonstration

Conduction of heat using hot water, butter, dried peas and rods of different
materials.

Small group investigation

Finding out how to make the heat-sensitive film change colour and recording its
change in appearance. Using the film to find out which gloves are the best insulators.

Making sense of real things

Handling museum collections to do with heat.